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1204th's ammo accolades

July 25, 2012 | By kentuckyguard
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Maszor, 1204th Aviation Support Battalion NOTE:  Each week kentuckyguard.com publishes stories by or about Kentucky National Guard unit public affairs historian representatives, also known as UPAHRs.  This is an additional duty taken on by a Soldier or Airmen with the intent of telling their unit’s story.  This is one such story …. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="400"]1204th Ammo Team Spc. Glenn Dunn (left), Spc. Brandin Smith (center) and Spc. Duston Logan, all of the 1204th Aviation Support Battalion, were awarded the Army Achievement Medal in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, June 28, 2012. The Soldiers assisted in the drawdown of ammunition out of Iraq following the reposturing of U.S. Forces in 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Maszor) CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait -- On June 28, 2012 the six-man Ammunition Section of Alpha Company, 1204th Aviation Support Battalion, was formally recognized for their hard work and dedication in support of Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom.  Since the middle of November the Ammunition Section has been working with the 261st Ordnance Company, an Army Reserve Unit based out of West Virginia.  Together they were able to contribute to the success of one of the most dynamic strategic sustainment operations in the history of the United States Army. “You all should be extremely proud of yourselves, for you have accomplished the largest single logistical operation since World War II," said Col. David L. Jones of the 113th Sustainment Brigade. Jones was referring to the ammunition turn-in and repositioning of equipment from the drawdown in Iraq. In just three months a five man team consisting of Staff Sgt. Jason Maszor, Sgt. Kyle Clifton, and three Soldiers from the 261st received, processed, repackaged, and condition coded 26 million rounds of ammunition valued over $45 million, according to the 261st Ordnance Co.   The remaining members of the Ammunition Section; Spc.  Glenn Dunn, Spc. Duston Logan, Spc. Lee Millar, and Spc. Brandin Smith worked alongside other Soldiers of the 261st and conducted over 7,000 inter depot transfers, issues, receipts, and shipments that amassed to over 150 million rounds valued at over $475 million. For their hard work and dedication, the "Ammo Dawgs" of Alpha Co. were awarded achievement medals from the 261st Ordnance Company.  Clifton from Crestview Hills, Ky., was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Maszor, a native of California, Ky., Dunn of Dry Ridge, Ky., Logan from Alexandria Ky., Millar of Grant's Lick, Ky., and Smith from Crittenden, Ky., were awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Dunn, Logan, and Smith were also recognized for their hard work in preparing detonations for demilitarization with the 788th EOD Company. “It was an honor to work with both Active Duty EOD Soldiers and fellow ammunition Soldiers from the Army Reserves," said Logan.  “It made me feel distinguished that another unit would take the time to acknowledge the hard work and accomplishments that we completed”. Capt. Todd Allen, Alpha Co. commander said of the Soldiers, “It is great to see that their work did not go unrecognized. They are a great section of Soldiers and I am proud to have them in Alpha Company.”

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